Michele Pisante | Innovation | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Dr Michele Pisante | Innovation | Best Researcher Award

Professor at  University of Teramo, Italy

Michele Pisante is a distinguished Professor of Agronomy at the University of Teramo, affiliated with the Department of Biosciences and Agro-Food and Environmental Technology. Additionally, he serves as a member of the PhD Course in Crop Science at the University of Padova in Italy. Pisante’s research is primarily concentrated on Sustainable Intensification of Agricultural Production, encompassing areas such as soil and water conservation, decision-making tools for digital agriculture, and the enhancement of sustainable agriculture growth and natural resource management.

 

Publication Profile:🌟👨‍🎓

📖 Editorial Roles:

  • Guest editor of Special Issue on “Sustainable Crop Production Intensification” (AIMS “Agriculture and Food” international OAJ)
  • Guest editor of “Conservation Agriculture for Ecosystem Services”
  • Guest editor of “Digital Imaging of Plants” article collection (Frontiers in Plant Science)

📚 Contributions:

  • Scientific Director, Edagricole “University and Education” academic editorial book series
  • Author of international books and publications (71 on Scopus)
  • h-index: 25; T-citations: 2946

🔍 Research Focus:

  • Sustainable Intensification of Agricultural Production
  • Soil and Water Conservation
  • Decision-Making Tools for Digital Agriculture
  • Sustainable Agriculture Growth and Natural Resource Management

Citations:

  • Citations: 2,950
  • Documents: 2,755
  • Total Publications: 71
  • h-index: 25

 

Publications Top Notes:
  1. Title: Development and Evaluation of a Prototype of Shape-Adaptable and Portable All-Digital PET System for In-Lab and In-Field Plant Imaging
    Authors: Antonecchia, E., D’ascenzo, N., Cantalamessa, S., … Pisante, M., Xie, Q.
    Journal: IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science, 2024, 71(1), pp. 113–120
  2. Title: Modelling and mapping Soil Organic Carbon in annual cropland under different farm management systems in the Apulia region of Southern Italy
    Authors: Petito, M., Cantalamessa, S., Pagnani, G., Pisante, M.
    Journal: Soil and Tillage Research, 2024, 235, 105916
  3. Title: Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment
    Authors: Farooq, M., Gogoi, N., Pisante, M.
    Publication: Book, 2023, pp. 1–566
  4. Title: Education and information dissemination for sustainable agriculture and environment
    Authors: Pisante, M., Nematpour, A., Kassam, A.
    Publication: Book Chapter, Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment, 2023, pp. 503–530
  5. Title: Sustainability, sustainable agriculture, and the environment
    Authors: Pisante, M., Gogoi, N., Farooq, M.
    Publication: Book Chapter, Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment, 2023, pp. 3–24

 

William Adzawla | livelihood | Best Researcher Award

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Dr William Adzawla: livelihood | Best Researcher Award

Economist at  International Fertilizer Development Center, Ghana

Dr. William Adzawla is a highly motivated and passionate individual with a background in Economics and Agricultural Economics. Currently serving as an Economist at IFDC Ghana, he specializes in socioeconomic research, program implementation, and behavioral change activities for farmers.

 

Publication Profile:🌟👨‍🎓

Education:

PhD in Economics (2016-2019):University Cheikh Anta Diop, Dakar, Senegal. MPhil in Agricultural Economics (2013-2015):University for Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana. BSc in Agriculture Technology (2008-2012):University for Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana

Experience:

Economist at IFDC Ghana (2020-Date): Designing and implementing socioeconomic research. Writing technical reports and supervising research interns. Leading behavioral change activities for farmers.Adjunct Lecturer (May 2022-Date): University of The Gambia and Laweh Open University College, Accra, Ghana. Senior Research Officer at ASDEV Consult (2014-2022): Proposal and project design, budget preparation. Conducted needs assessment and baseline studies for various organizations. Scientific Scholar at the University of Florida: Provided technical assistance to the Sahel Research group.

Technical Competence:

Computing: High computer literacy; proficient in STATA, SPSS, Frontier, and Microsoft Office. Research: Expertise in qualitative and quantitative research design, data management, reporting, and communication. Management: Strong leadership skills, stakeholder engagement, team building, efficient resource utilization, and effective communication.

citation:

  • All Time: 893
  • Since 2019: 846

📊 h-index: 18
📈 i10-index: 29

Impressive citation records, reflecting the impact and influence of your research contributions. Keep up the excellent work! 📚👏

Research Focus 🌱🔬:

Dr. William Adzawla’s research encompasses a diverse array of topics within agriculture and economic development. His work delves into the accuracy of agricultural data and its policy implications, as evidenced in maize farmer recall surveys. He explores the economic viability of smallholder agriculture in Ghana, considering factors like farm output commercialization and diversification.

 

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